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Overview |
St. Thomas University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Thomas University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $240 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 23% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Thomas University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 4,133 students)
St. Thomas University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 24.3% more expensive to attend than St. Thomas University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than St. Thomas University ($40,520.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than St. Thomas University ($22,843 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 21.9% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($10,220 vs. $12,460)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 32.7% larger than aid received St. Thomas University ($30,091 vs. $22,668)
St. Thomas University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or St. Thomas University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 122 points higher than at St. Thomas University (924)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Thomas University (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at St. Thomas University (3.24)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
St. Thomas University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and St. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than St. Thomas University (62% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $48,400)
- St. Thomas University students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($22,753 vs. $23,250)
- St. Thomas University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($235 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/